Guard Shift Leader (GSL), Kuwait **Contingent Upon Award ** WPS Protection/Guard

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Chantilly, Virginia 20152 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Overview

    A Guard Shift Leader directs and supervises a team of guards performing internal security services. The shift leader oversees and manages guard force operations and training. He/she interfaces directly with US Government personnel and acts as guard force leader.

    Responsibilities
    1. The Guard Shift Leader is required to pass an annual Physical Ability Test per AR 190-56.
    2. The Guard Shift Leader shall manage and direct guard operations on a daily basis under direction from the Guard Site Manager or Guard Site Assistant Manager.
    3. The Guard Shift Leader shall ensure that all guard personnel are aware of and abide by all post and general orders.
    4. The Guard Shift Leader will supervise large groups of guards or specific sectors or functions of the guard program for the site or complex to which assigned.
    Qualifications
    1. U.S. Citizen - must have and maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance
    2. Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years total, with at least 4 years of Military background with honorable discharge, and the remaining can be either military, police, and/or PSC in a contingency area
    3. Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer and have reached the grade of E-7 [NATO Code OR-7] or greater and successfully served in a supervisory role for at least one year at the platoon level or equivalent
    4. Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer
  • Job Description

    Overview

    A Guard Shift Leader directs and supervises a team of guards performing internal security services. The shift leader oversees and manages guard force operations and training. He/she interfaces directly with US Government personnel and acts as guard force leader.

    Responsibilities
    1. The Guard Shift Leader is required to pass an annual Physical Ability Test per AR 190-56.
    2. The Guard Shift Leader shall manage and direct guard operations on a daily basis under direction from the Guard Site Manager or Guard Site Assistant Manager.
    3. The Guard Shift Leader shall ensure that all guard personnel are aware of and abide by all post and general orders.
    4. The Guard Shift Leader will supervise large groups of guards or specific sectors or functions of the guard program for the site or complex to which assigned.
    Qualifications
    1. U.S. Citizen - must have and maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance
    2. Must possess experience of not less than ten (10) years total, with at least 4 years of Military background with honorable discharge, and the remaining can be either military, police, and/or PSC in a contingency area
    3. Prior experience as officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer and have reached the grade of E-7 [NATO Code OR-7] or greater and successfully served in a supervisory role for at least one year at the platoon level or equivalent
    4. Must have demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer
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